Antifreeze, hazardous household waste and bulbs (limited) are for St. Charles County residents only; checks payable to St. Charles County Government. Material becomes county property.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Not acceptedCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Not acceptedAppliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
LimitedOil-based paint only; latex/water-based not accepted.
Item price: call to confirm
Household hazardous waste
LimitedSeasonal: May 1-Sep 30, Tue-Fri 9-3, St. Charles County residents only.
Item price: call to confirm
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
Call to confirmRecycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| refrigerator/AC/freezer (freon removal) | $15 |
| microwave | $5 |
| flat-screen TV | $15 |
| CRT TV under 30 in | $30 |
| CRT TV 30 in and larger | $40 |
| console or rear-projection TV | $50 |
| CPU or flat-screen monitor | $5 |
| CRT monitor | $20 |
| household hazardous waste (May-Sep, up to 50 lb) | $25, then $1 per lb over 50 |
Laptops, phones, keyboards, DVD/VCR players: no charge.
Payment: cash, check · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Antifreeze, hazardous household waste and bulbs (limited) are for St. Charles County residents only; checks payable to St. Charles County Government. Material becomes county property.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Sat | 8:30 am–4:30 pm |
Closed Sundays and County holidays.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
- Tires
- Mattresses and box springs
- Carpet
- Latex paint
- Alkaline batteries
- Styrofoam
- Plastic bags
- Asbestos
- Medical waste
- Business/government waste
Free options
Free drop-off options have not been confirmed. Ask about resident allowances and special collection days.
More in St. Charles County
St. Charles County Recycle Works - West ↗
Cost: call to confirmAccess: call to confirm · Wentzville
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Recycle Works - Central ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026
- Recycling - St. Charles County ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026